Plant Terminal Operator Technician

SGS•Sarnia, ON

83d•Onsite

About The Position

As a PTO Technician, you may be responsible for performing the following duties for the client: Loading - This position will require personnel to load and unload rail cars, trucks or other modes of transport and connect/disconnect these modes of transport from the associated process equipment used to transfer the clients’ products and their raw materials. The loader will also be responsible for preparing these modes of transport for shipment and completing the appropriate documents and checklist. Washing - This position will require the personnel to wash, inspect and repair the items they identify as being flawed which they trained to repair. The Wash Tech will also be required to complete the required paperwork and communicate the status of the Mode of Transport once they have completed their inspections and washing. They will also be required to operate the associated process equipment used to do the washing and drying. Line Handler (Only applicable to those sites with Marine Operations) - This position will require personnel to tie up (moor) and or release (unmoor) ships and connect/disconnect liquid petroleum or other product cargo hoses from ships. Terminal Operator - This position will require personnel to perform and/ or coordinate functions relating to site operations. The Operator will ensure proper operability and reliability of process equipment, the supply and delivery systems, as well as assurance of site security, environmental and business controls. Direct Response - Respond to in-plant emergencies with mobile firefighting equipment as required. Under the direction of the Sites Emergency Response Leader (SERL ), Direct Responders shall control, contaci, and extinguish emergencies until relieved by other responding crews.

Requirements

High school Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
Must complete Drug & Alcohol Testing.
Must provide a clear 5-year Driver's Abstract.
Must complete a Criminal Background Check.
Must provide 2 professional References.
Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills.
Must be comfortable working outdoors.
Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
Ability to work well with others & independently.
Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
Works well under pressure.
Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Petroleum Refinery field would be a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading rail cars, trucks, or other modes of transport.
Connecting and disconnecting transport modes from process equipment.
Preparing transport modes for shipment and completing appropriate documents and checklists.
Washing, inspecting, and repairing identified flaws in transport modes.
Operating process equipment for washing and drying.
Tying up (mooring) and releasing (unmooring) ships and connecting/disconnecting cargo hoses (for sites with Marine Operations).
Performing and/or coordinating site operations, ensuring operability and reliability of process equipment, supply and delivery systems, and site security, environmental, and business controls.
Responding to in-plant emergencies with mobile firefighting equipment.
Matching loading schedule to bill of lading.
Weighing rail cars and/or trucks according to specific load instructions.
Filling out loading records.
Ensuring proper positioning of trucks/rail cars at loading racks.
Visually inspecting rail cars or trucks for mechanical soundness and defects before loading or unloading.
Connecting load arms/hoses/ground straps.
Checking for the last product contained in the transport mode.
Loading rail cars/trucks according to instructions, using gauges and/or strapping tables.
Ensuring outages or innages do not exceed DOT certification.
Checking stenciling on cars for correctness and validity.
Checking the weight of rail cars/trucks after loading to ensure gross weight is not exceeded.
Communicating any problems to the facility supervisor.
Disconnecting loading arms/hoses and inspecting for leaks.
Securing T/C or TIT as per procedure/regulation.
Placarding the Mode of Transport.
Updating the status of all MOT in the client's computer tracking tool.
Examining track lists to determine which cars are to be spotted, loaded, and/or shipped.
Separating cars to be shipped, loaded, and ensuring proper track space for inbound cars.
Conducting Locomotive checks and reporting any flaws.
Separating inbound cars and spotting them for loading/discharge.
Spotting other designated cars for loading/discharge.
Ensuring all spotted cars are properly secured by setting the brake.
Pulling loaded cars and separating cars to be shipped from preloaded ones.
Checking outbound cars for proper connection.
Weighing all inbound and outbound loads and empties.
Managing the washed volume of MOT to ensure adequacy for production rates and plans.
Cleaning and inspecting the inside of the MOT.
Prepping cars for the Load Rack.
Monitoring/Operating process equipment for washing and drying MOT.
Communicating all bad ordered MOT.
Taking ownership of the wash area to ensure an adequate volume of clean cars.
Performing product receipts, product transfers, and shipping.
Filling out logbooks, task-appropriate paperwork, and documentation.
Conducting site inspections for security, environmental, and business concerns.
Developing work orders and MOCs.
Offloading fuel trucks back to storage tanks.
Connecting ground straps and hoses for truck offloading.
Verifying incoming product matches the product required on the truck manifest.
Performing pump, valve, and motor maintenance.
Starting up, shutting down, and troubleshooting process equipment.
Performing instrument use, calibration, and pre-verification.
Conducting ground water and monitor well analysis.
Performing marine vessel inspection and monitoring.
Collecting, reading, and analyzing samples.
Monitoring site computer monitoring systems.